ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Most universities and colleges have entrance scholarships. Some universities require a separate application form to be completed and sent in. At other universities and colleges, students are considered for entrance scholarships automatically when they apply for early admission and if their grades meet a certain standard.
University of Manitoba Entrance Scholarships – Students applying by February 24th must present an average of 85% or greater on five 40S subjects from the U of M approved list in different subject areas. (The only exception is with English courses where two English credits can be counted. Consumer Math is not counted for scholarships). As an example the tiers were set as follows for 2006-2007.
1. Average of 95% - 100% $2000
2. Average of 92.5% - 94.9% $1700
3. Average of 90% - 92.4% $1400
4. Average of 87.5% - 89.9% $1100
5. Average of 85% - 87.4% $ 800
A.P. students who receive an Entrance Scholarship qualify for an additional $200 - $250 for each A.P. exam with a grade of five. The U of M offers a limited number of bursaries based upon financial need and high academic performance.
University of Winnipeg – Students applying by March 1st, with an average of at least 80% on the best 5 - 40S credits are eligible for Entrance scholarships. Allotments approved are according to the following:
1. Chancellors – 2 highest incoming averages. $4000
2. Average of 95% or higher $2250
3. Average of 90% to 94.9% $1750
4. Average 86 - 89.9% $1100
5. *Average 80- 85.9% $800
NOTE: Entrance scholarships are available to most major universities across Canada, for example, University of Guelph, Laval, University of Victoria, University of Calgary, Mount Alison, York, U.B.C., Western, etc. Information is available in Student Services.
Brandon University -
Graduates of accredited Canadian high schools who are entering first year at Brandon University are eligible for entrance scholarships at according to the following guidelines: Students with grade 11 or grade 12 marks of 85-89.9% will be offered $800; students with grade 11 or grade 12 marks of 90-94.9% will be offered $1400; and students with grade 11 or grade 12 marks of 95-100% will be offered $2000.
Additional scholarships are awarded to graduates of accredited Canadian high schools entering first year at Brandon University who have completed one or more Advanced Placement (AP) courses as part of their high school program. Students will be awarded $250 for each AP course with a grade of 5 and $175 for each AP course with a grade of 4. These amounts will be in addition to any amounts awarded under the Brandon University Board of Governors Entrance Scholarships.
Red River College Scholarships – There are a few scholarships/awards available to students entering R.R.C. Students may check the R.C.C website at www.rrc.ca.
Scholarships Awarded by Other Organizations:
Many of the following scholarships are advertised to students throughout the school year as they become available. Students may visit www.studentawards.com for scholarship information or read the FRC Daily News. The following is a list of the most consistently offered awards.
Alpha Omega Women’s Alumnae
• To a student of Ukrainian descent who is interested and has participated in the Ukrainian community.
Burger King Scholarship
• 75% plus average throughout high school; school and community involvement.
• To a student who plans to attend a post-secondary program
• Canadian Resident
Canadian Association of Principals
• C.A.P. Student Leadership Award
• These students names are entered into the national scholarship.
• 20 at $1000 each. Nominees should be in the top 20% of their class.
• November/December.
Canadian Hospitality Foundation
• Scholarship to students interested in studying hotel and food administration, tourism, management, etc. • $2000.
• February/March.
St. John’s College-Entrance Scholarship-
• Best combined academic achievement with evidence of leadership potential. Where applicants are roughly equal preference will be given to i) mature students ii) single parents and then iii) those with greater
financial need.
• Membership at St. John’s College.
• Value: $1,700.
CN Award
• $600 to women taking training in a technical or skilled area (ie welding, heavy duty diesel mechanic,
electronics, drafting, etc.)
Gerry Hammond Award
• To a young woman who has made a significant contribution to her school and community, demonstrated scholastic achievement and shows promise of becoming a woman of achievement.
• Should be a role model for younger women: individual achievements of an outstanding nature; strong
leadership and communication skills; involvement in the school and community.
• Value: $1,000.
House of Commons Page Program
• 80% average or above, attending Carleton or the University of Ottawa, fluently bilingual.
Italian Cultural Society Bursary
• Student must have passed Italian 40S. Good overall standing.
• Extracurricular involvement and a keen interest in the community at large.
• Value: $150
Jon Sigardson, Chapter of IODE
• Offers scholarships to students of Icelandic ancestry (also students entering Faculty of Music).
• $500
Loran Scholarship
• Top academic-honors and awards
• School and community involvement and leadership
• 30 scholarships awarded across Canada
• Valued at $65,000
Manitoba Blue Cross Scholarship/Bursary
• Available to handicapped students and Grade 12.
• Value: $500 each
• Several offered.
Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Scholarship
• For a Manitoba student entering Journalism program who
has a desire upon graduating to work for a community
newspaper.
• Applicant must have a background of involvement in
community activities and possess a good work ethic.
• Value :$750.
Manitoba Hydro Entrance Scholarships
• Available to women, students of native ancestry, physically disabled and members of visible minorities entering civil, computing, electrical, electronic or instrumental technology programs.
• Value: $600 each.
Manitoba Institute of Chartered Accountants Award
• $1000 to two students in Manitoba who plan to enter a business faculty at one of Manitoba’s universities.
• High scholastic standing
• School and community involvement
Manitoba Lotteries Employment Equity Awards
• 28 awards of $500.
• Member of one of the following groups: Aboriginal, persons with disability, visible minority, women in or aspiring to be in male dominated occupations.
• Must be entering a Manitoba post-secondary institution.
Manitoba Sports Federation Scholarship
• Applicants must have participated in amateur sport in
one of Sport Manitoba’s recognized sport partners; not have received this scholarship more than three times previously, be
attending university as a full-time student and be a resident of Manitoba.
Manitoba Telephone System Awards Program
• For students entering computer programming, electronics, electrical engineering, or the telecommunications programs.
• Value: $500 each.
Miller Thomson Foundation Scholarship
• High level of academic achievement, positive contribution to school through extra-curricular activities, significant amount of time and energy to community service programs.
• Applications available December 1 on their
website.
Manitoba Trucking Association
• Scholarship for children of employees who plan to attend university or community college.
• 3 valued from $500- $1000.
• Academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.
North Winnipeg Credit Union Scholarship
• Two scholarships valued at $1,000 each.
• Member of the North Winnipeg Credit Union on the day the selection committee meets
• Of Ukrainian descent
• Co-curricular life, volunteer work, activity in the Ukrainian community
• Academic achievement.
Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity
• Offers a scholarship to students entering the Faculty of Education.
Public Service Alliance of Canada
• For students whose parents are members of Public Service Alliance of Canada
• Before August 15th
Scientific, Marvel School of Hairstyling and Aesthetics
• Scholarships to students entering the hairstyling field.
TD Canada Trust
• Awarded for outstanding community leadership.
• Value: Full tuition for up to 4 years at a Canadian college or university, $3,500 per year for four years toward living expenses
• guaranteed summer job at Canada Trust.
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
• $7000 for a Canadian University or College, renewable up to 4 years.
• Demonstration of high ideals, citizenship, courage in overcoming obstacles
• Involvement in humanitarian service, sport, fitness and the community.
• February 1st deadline.
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship
• Demonstrated commitment and service to community, environmental issues.
• academic achievement,
• record of participation, involvement and extracurricular activity at school and in the community.
• Demonstrated capacity for leadership; outstanding potential as an environmental leader.
Training for Tomorrow Scholarships
• $1000 available to women who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have been a Manitoba resident for 3 years.
• Candidates must be pursuing full-time training. (Only certain programs are eligible.)
University of Toronto Book Award and Scholarship
• One student recommended per school
• 90% of average, community involvement
• Students who win the book award are encouraged to apply for the National award for U of T - $ 8000 per year for 4 years at U of T only.
• Available in September.
Violet Richardson Award
• For young women who volunteer to improve the community
Wendy’s Classic Achiever Scholarship
• Must apply on-line.
• Extracurricular activities, local community involvement and leadership are required.
H. Irvine Graham Entrance Scholarship
• A demonstration of how the student is “well-rounded” and has overcome difficulties to realise his or her full potential.
• Exceptional academic promise, diversity of interests and potential for leadership.
• Membership at St. John’s College.
• Value : up to $6500.
UST Alumni Association of Manitoba Scholarships
• Value: undeclared.
• Filipino descent, attending U of Manitoba, minimum 85% average, community and school activities.
• Deadline September of first year university.
Wilmot Entrance Scholarship
• Proven leadership abilities and demonstrated interest in his/her community, athletics and or other activities.
• Academic potential will be considered but will not be the main criterion.
• Membership at St. John’s College.
• Value: up to $3,000.
Most universities and colleges have entrance scholarships. Some universities require a separate application form to be completed and sent in. At other universities and colleges, students are considered for entrance scholarships automatically when they apply for early admission and if their grades meet a certain standard.
University of Manitoba Entrance Scholarships – Students applying by February 24th must present an average of 85% or greater on five 40S subjects from the U of M approved list in different subject areas. (The only exception is with English courses where two English credits can be counted. Consumer Math is not counted for scholarships). As an example the tiers were set as follows for 2006-2007.
1. Average of 95% - 100% $2000
2. Average of 92.5% - 94.9% $1700
3. Average of 90% - 92.4% $1400
4. Average of 87.5% - 89.9% $1100
5. Average of 85% - 87.4% $ 800
A.P. students who receive an Entrance Scholarship qualify for an additional $200 - $250 for each A.P. exam with a grade of five. The U of M offers a limited number of bursaries based upon financial need and high academic performance.
University of Winnipeg – Students applying by March 1st, with an average of at least 80% on the best 5 - 40S credits are eligible for Entrance scholarships. Allotments approved are according to the following:
1. Chancellors – 2 highest incoming averages. $4000
2. Average of 95% or higher $2250
3. Average of 90% to 94.9% $1750
4. Average 86 - 89.9% $1100
5. *Average 80- 85.9% $800
NOTE: Entrance scholarships are available to most major universities across Canada, for example, University of Guelph, Laval, University of Victoria, University of Calgary, Mount Alison, York, U.B.C., Western, etc. Information is available in Student Services.
Brandon University -
Graduates of accredited Canadian high schools who are entering first year at Brandon University are eligible for entrance scholarships at according to the following guidelines: Students with grade 11 or grade 12 marks of 85-89.9% will be offered $800; students with grade 11 or grade 12 marks of 90-94.9% will be offered $1400; and students with grade 11 or grade 12 marks of 95-100% will be offered $2000.
Additional scholarships are awarded to graduates of accredited Canadian high schools entering first year at Brandon University who have completed one or more Advanced Placement (AP) courses as part of their high school program. Students will be awarded $250 for each AP course with a grade of 5 and $175 for each AP course with a grade of 4. These amounts will be in addition to any amounts awarded under the Brandon University Board of Governors Entrance Scholarships.
Red River College Scholarships – There are a few scholarships/awards available to students entering R.R.C. Students may check the R.C.C website at www.rrc.ca.
Scholarships Awarded by Other Organizations:
Many of the following scholarships are advertised to students throughout the school year as they become available. Students may visit www.studentawards.com for scholarship information or read the FRC Daily News. The following is a list of the most consistently offered awards.
Alpha Omega Women’s Alumnae
• To a student of Ukrainian descent who is interested and has participated in the Ukrainian community.
Burger King Scholarship
• 75% plus average throughout high school; school and community involvement.
• To a student who plans to attend a post-secondary program
• Canadian Resident
Canadian Association of Principals
• C.A.P. Student Leadership Award
• These students names are entered into the national scholarship.
• 20 at $1000 each. Nominees should be in the top 20% of their class.
• November/December.
Canadian Hospitality Foundation
• Scholarship to students interested in studying hotel and food administration, tourism, management, etc. • $2000.
• February/March.
St. John’s College-Entrance Scholarship-
• Best combined academic achievement with evidence of leadership potential. Where applicants are roughly equal preference will be given to i) mature students ii) single parents and then iii) those with greater
financial need.
• Membership at St. John’s College.
• Value: $1,700.
CN Award
• $600 to women taking training in a technical or skilled area (ie welding, heavy duty diesel mechanic,
electronics, drafting, etc.)
Gerry Hammond Award
• To a young woman who has made a significant contribution to her school and community, demonstrated scholastic achievement and shows promise of becoming a woman of achievement.
• Should be a role model for younger women: individual achievements of an outstanding nature; strong
leadership and communication skills; involvement in the school and community.
• Value: $1,000.
House of Commons Page Program
• 80% average or above, attending Carleton or the University of Ottawa, fluently bilingual.
Italian Cultural Society Bursary
• Student must have passed Italian 40S. Good overall standing.
• Extracurricular involvement and a keen interest in the community at large.
• Value: $150
Jon Sigardson, Chapter of IODE
• Offers scholarships to students of Icelandic ancestry (also students entering Faculty of Music).
• $500
Loran Scholarship
• Top academic-honors and awards
• School and community involvement and leadership
• 30 scholarships awarded across Canada
• Valued at $65,000
Manitoba Blue Cross Scholarship/Bursary
• Available to handicapped students and Grade 12.
• Value: $500 each
• Several offered.
Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Scholarship
• For a Manitoba student entering Journalism program who
has a desire upon graduating to work for a community
newspaper.
• Applicant must have a background of involvement in
community activities and possess a good work ethic.
• Value :$750.
Manitoba Hydro Entrance Scholarships
• Available to women, students of native ancestry, physically disabled and members of visible minorities entering civil, computing, electrical, electronic or instrumental technology programs.
• Value: $600 each.
Manitoba Institute of Chartered Accountants Award
• $1000 to two students in Manitoba who plan to enter a business faculty at one of Manitoba’s universities.
• High scholastic standing
• School and community involvement
Manitoba Lotteries Employment Equity Awards
• 28 awards of $500.
• Member of one of the following groups: Aboriginal, persons with disability, visible minority, women in or aspiring to be in male dominated occupations.
• Must be entering a Manitoba post-secondary institution.
Manitoba Sports Federation Scholarship
• Applicants must have participated in amateur sport in
one of Sport Manitoba’s recognized sport partners; not have received this scholarship more than three times previously, be
attending university as a full-time student and be a resident of Manitoba.
Manitoba Telephone System Awards Program
• For students entering computer programming, electronics, electrical engineering, or the telecommunications programs.
• Value: $500 each.
Miller Thomson Foundation Scholarship
• High level of academic achievement, positive contribution to school through extra-curricular activities, significant amount of time and energy to community service programs.
• Applications available December 1 on their
website.
Manitoba Trucking Association
• Scholarship for children of employees who plan to attend university or community college.
• 3 valued from $500- $1000.
• Academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.
North Winnipeg Credit Union Scholarship
• Two scholarships valued at $1,000 each.
• Member of the North Winnipeg Credit Union on the day the selection committee meets
• Of Ukrainian descent
• Co-curricular life, volunteer work, activity in the Ukrainian community
• Academic achievement.
Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity
• Offers a scholarship to students entering the Faculty of Education.
Public Service Alliance of Canada
• For students whose parents are members of Public Service Alliance of Canada
• Before August 15th
Scientific, Marvel School of Hairstyling and Aesthetics
• Scholarships to students entering the hairstyling field.
TD Canada Trust
• Awarded for outstanding community leadership.
• Value: Full tuition for up to 4 years at a Canadian college or university, $3,500 per year for four years toward living expenses
• guaranteed summer job at Canada Trust.
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
• $7000 for a Canadian University or College, renewable up to 4 years.
• Demonstration of high ideals, citizenship, courage in overcoming obstacles
• Involvement in humanitarian service, sport, fitness and the community.
• February 1st deadline.
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship
• Demonstrated commitment and service to community, environmental issues.
• academic achievement,
• record of participation, involvement and extracurricular activity at school and in the community.
• Demonstrated capacity for leadership; outstanding potential as an environmental leader.
Training for Tomorrow Scholarships
• $1000 available to women who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have been a Manitoba resident for 3 years.
• Candidates must be pursuing full-time training. (Only certain programs are eligible.)
University of Toronto Book Award and Scholarship
• One student recommended per school
• 90% of average, community involvement
• Students who win the book award are encouraged to apply for the National award for U of T - $ 8000 per year for 4 years at U of T only.
• Available in September.
Violet Richardson Award
• For young women who volunteer to improve the community
Wendy’s Classic Achiever Scholarship
• Must apply on-line.
• Extracurricular activities, local community involvement and leadership are required.
H. Irvine Graham Entrance Scholarship
• A demonstration of how the student is “well-rounded” and has overcome difficulties to realise his or her full potential.
• Exceptional academic promise, diversity of interests and potential for leadership.
• Membership at St. John’s College.
• Value : up to $6500.
UST Alumni Association of Manitoba Scholarships
• Value: undeclared.
• Filipino descent, attending U of Manitoba, minimum 85% average, community and school activities.
• Deadline September of first year university.
Wilmot Entrance Scholarship
• Proven leadership abilities and demonstrated interest in his/her community, athletics and or other activities.
• Academic potential will be considered but will not be the main criterion.
• Membership at St. John’s College.
• Value: up to $3,000.